Wound Ostomy Care NP — Veteran Care Leader

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM is recruiting a Wound Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner within the Chief of Staff Service. The role emphasizes leadership in holistic patient care and collaboration across clinical teams.

Applicants should have an NP degree and active APN licensure with current board certification; grandfathering applies for existing VHA staff as of 2024. WOCN experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Must hold an active APN license to practice as an NP.
• Must maintain basic board certification in one of the listed NP specialties.
• Grandfathering provision for current VHA 0610/APN staff as of 1/29/2024.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver holistic care through collaborative strategies within a team.
• Manage a patient panel, population, or program with evidence-based practice.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams to improve veteran care outcomes.
• Engage in professional development to develop practice expertise.

Skills

Nurse practitioner license

APN board certification

Education

NP degree (MSN/MPH/PhD)

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Albuquerque, NM is recruiting a Wound Ostomy Care Nurse Practitioner within the Chief of Staff Service. The role emphasizes leadership in holistic patient care and collaboration across clinical teams.

Applicants should have an NP degree and active APN licensure with current board certification; grandfathering applies for existing VHA staff as of 2024. WOCN experience preferred.